Program Overview
We work with local groups that help young people aged 17-24 get ready for jobs. The programs below offer a space for young people to learn life and job skills, training, and career development.
These award-winning programs are funded by the federal Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act youth grant.
IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
| PARTNER | TRAINING / CURRICULUM | CONTACT INFO |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Alliance Program Requirement: High School Junior or Senior | • Internships • Professional Development | Candace Elliot celliot@urbanalliance.org 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2100, Baltimore, MD 21211 |
| Young Professionals In-School Program (Y.P.I.P.) Program Requirement: High School Senior at participating school (Current schools: N.A.F, Douglass, A.C.C.E, Patterson) | • Professional Development • Internships | Ahmed Keen ahmed.keen@baltimorecity.gov 101 West 24th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 |
OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
| PARTNER | TRAINING / CURRICULUM | CONTACT INFO |
|---|---|---|
| America Works Requirements: Baltimore City Resident, Age 18–24, High Credentials (Diploma or G.E.D) | • National Retail Fed. (Customer Service) Training • Pharmacy Technician Certification • 45hr & 90hr Childcare Certification • CNA/GNA | Kelly Meier kmeier@americaworks.org 1 North Charles Street, Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21201 |
| Bon Secours Requirements: Baltimore City Resident, Age 18–24 | • CNA/GNA | Jayqua Williams Jayqua_Williams@bshsi.org 31 S. Payson Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 |
| Catholic Charities Requirements: Baltimore City Resident, Age 18–24, High Credentials (Diploma or G.E.D) | • CNA/GNA • Automotive Technician Certification | Mark Saunders 677-600-3541 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 |
| Maryland New Directions Requirements: Baltimore City Resident, Age 18–24 (Forklift and Guest Service Professional) Specific for CDL-B: • Age 21–24 • 3 years driving experience • Criminal background check • No points or moving violations | • CDL-B License • Forklift Certification • Guest Services Professional Training | Barry Farrare bfarrare@mdnewdirections.org 2700 N. Charles Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21218 |
| National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA) Requirements: Baltimore City Resident, Age 18–24 | • Automotive Technician • HVAC-R Certification • CDL-B License | Eric Brown 443-780-1300 7130 Rutherford Road, Baltimore, MD 21244 |
| N-Power Requirements: Baltimore City Resident, Age 18–24, High Credentials (Diploma or G.E.D) | • Tech Fundamentals • IT Training • Google IT Support Certificate • CompTIA ITF+ Certification • CompTIA A+ Certification | Kyle Wise kyle.wise@npower.org |
| VSP - Lifebridge Requirements: Baltimore City Resident, Age 18–24, High Credentials (Diploma or G.E.D), Able to pass drug/alcohol screening, Required background check | • 8-week Internship at Sinai Hospital • Patient Transportation • Environmental Services (EVS) Technicians • Dietary (Food Service) • Other areas based on interest | Charles Milburn cmilburn@lifebridgehealth.org |
For more information on any of these programs, contact Joe Smith, Program Manager - WIOA Youth at 410-396-6727.
Equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.